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Here are my personal methods for juicing citrus fruits:
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I. Small Quantity Emergency Juicing (1-2 lemons/limes)
▸Fork Method
1. Cut the fruit lengthwise in half (from stem to navel), exposing more pulp than a horizontal cut.
2. Use the fork tines to pierce the core of the pulp and rotate to break down the fibers.
3. When squeezing by hand, use a plastic bag to prevent splashing; squeeze the juice out from the corner of the bag. Suitable for: cocktails, salad dressings; 30-second process, no need to wash tools.
II. Daily Household Juicing (3-5 oranges/grapefruits)
▸Two-Step Hand-Peeling Juicing Method
1. Manual Peeling: Remove the white pith and tear into small pieces (preserving the fruit's texture).
2. Gauze Wrapping and Squeezing: Wrap the fruit in medical gauze and squeeze out the juice while suspended in the air.
3. Fruit Pulp Refill: After juicing, pour the whole fruit pieces back into the glass. Advantages: Zero metallic taste, maximum pulp texture, suitable for making orange drinks for children with maximum pulp texture.
III. Professional-Grade High-Efficiency Solutions
A. Bar Special Juicing Tool
▸Double-Action Lever Juicer (Stainless Steel): Lemon halved, press head, **one-handed pressing head, one-handed lever pressing, juicing up to 10 lemons without fatigue.
Juice flows directly into the cocktail glass through the built-in filter, a perfect partner for bartenders.
B. Jam Lover's Black Technology
▸Peel Grinding Technique:
Peel lemons (avoiding the white pith) and cut into chunks.
Mash the pulp and peel with a mortar and pestle.
Peel
Filter juice through cheesecloth. Juice filtered through cheesecloth has a natural essential oil aroma, doubling the flavor of lemon jam.
IV. Troublesome Fruit Solutions
| Stubborn Fruit | Solution Method | Secret Mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| Thick-Skinned Pomelo | Microwave 20 sec → Whack with knife back → Hand-squeeze flesh | Shatters rigid membranes → 40%+ more juice |
| Withered Lemons | Soak in warm water 3 min → Knead to soften | Rehydrates dried juice sacs → revives flow |
| Seedy Kumquats | Freeze solid → Crush → Strain with tea sieve | Ice spikes rupture cell walls → maximizes extraction |
V. Secret Flavor Enhancement Techniques
▸Roasted Lemon for Enhanced Aroma: Roast the whole lemon over an open flame until slightly charred, then cool and juice. The smoky aroma blends with the sour fragrance, perfect for dipping seafood.
▸Citrus Oil Pre-extraction: Peel the fruit (without the white membrane) and immerse in the reserved juice in the refrigerator. The aroma molecules blend more fully and become more saturated.
